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August 19, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340

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Agenda — 57 items

  1. 1 Closed Session at 5:00 PM / Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
  2. 2 NOTICE TO PUBLIC/AVISO AL PÚBLICO/CEEB TOOM RAU PEJ XEEM
  3. 3 WELCOME TO THE MEETING OF THE MERCED CITY COUNCIL/BIENVENIDO A LA REUNIÓN DEL CONCILIO DE LA CIUDAD DE MERCED/ZOO SIAB TXAIS TOS KOJ TUAJ RAU HAUV CITY COUNCIL LUB ROOJ SAB LAJ
  4. 4 At least 72 hours prior to each regular City Council meeting, a complete agenda packet is available for review on the City’s website at www.cityofmerced.org or at the City Clerk’s Office, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. All public records relating to an open session item that are distributed to a majority of the Council will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. Spanish and Hmong translation is available at every regular meeting. meeting. Assisted hearing devices are available for meetings held in the Council Chamber. Al menos 72 horas antes de cada reunión regular del Concejo Municipal, un paquete de agenda complete está disponible para su revisión en el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.cityofmerced.org o en la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. Todos los registros públicos relacionados con un artículo de sesión abierta que se distribuyen a la mayoría del Concejo estarán disponibles para inspección pública en la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad durante el horario comercial habitual. La traducción al español y al Hmong está disponible en todas la reuniones regulares. Los dispositivos auditivos asistidos están disponibles para las reuniones que se celebran en el Salón del Consejo. Sai kawg yuav tsum yog li 72 teev ua ntej rau txhua lub rooj sib tham ntawm cov Nom Tswv (City Council), yeej muaj tag nrho pob ntawv qhia txog tias rau cov neeg los nyeem hauv lub Nroog (City) qhov website www.cityofmerced.org los sis nyob rau ntawm City Clerk’s lub Office, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. Tas nrho cov ntaub ntawv teev tseg no yuav muab rau cov Nom Tswv ntawm kev sab laj pub rau tsoom pej xeem sawv daws los nyeem nyob rau hauv City Clerk’s lub Office thaum lub caij ua hauj lwm. Muaj txhais lus Mev thiab lus Hmoob. Cov cuab yeej pab kom hnov lus muaj nyob rau ntawm cov Nom Tswv qhov chaw sib tham Council Chamber
  5. 5 PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK/COMENTARIO DEL PÚBLICO / KEV HLOOV RAU TEJ PEJ XEEM TXOG KEV TAWM SUAB, NCAUS LUS:
  6. 6 Members of the audience who wish to address the City Council are requested to complete a speaker card available at the podium in the back of the Council Chamber. Please submit the completed card to the City Clerk before the item is called, preferably before the meeting begins. Material may be emailed to cityclerk@cityofmerced.org no later than 1 PM on the day of the meeting. Please specify which portion of the agenda you are commenting on, for example, Public Hearing item #, Consent item #, or Public Comments. Material received before the deadline will be sent to the City Council and will be part of the record and will be mentioned as part of the Written Petitions and Communications portion of the agenda. Any emails received by the 1PM deadline will be posted on the City's website at www.cityofmerced.org /departments/city-clerk/council-meetings. Any correspondence received after the 1PM deadline will be distributed to the City Council and retained for the official record. To view video (if available) or listen to the City Council meeting live, go to the City’s website www.cityofmerced.org, Facebook Live, or Comcast Public Access Channel 96. Los miembros de la audiencia que deseen dirigirse al Ayuntamiento deben completar una tarjeta de orador disponible en el podio en la parte de atrás de la Cámara del Concejo. Envíe la tarjeta completa al secretario de la ciudad antes de que se llame al artículo, preferiblemente antes de que comience la reunión. El material puede enviarse por correo electrónico a cityclerk@cityofmerced.org a más tardar a la 1 p.m. del día de la reunión. Especifique qué parte de la agenda está comentando, por ejemplo, el punto # de la audiencia pública, el punto # de consentimiento o los comentarios públicos. El material recibido antes de la fecha límite se enviará al Concejo Municipal y formará parte del registro y se mencionará como parte de la parte de Peticiones y Comunicaciones Escritas de la agenda. Todos los correos electrónicos recibidos antes de la fecha límite de la 1 p.m. se publicarán en el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.cityofmerced.org/ departments/city-clerk/council-meetings. Cualquier correspondencia recibida después de la 1 p.m. se distribuirá al Concejo Municipal y se conservará para el registro oficial. Para ver el video (si está disponible) o escuchar la reunión del Concejo Municipal en vivo, visite el sitio web de la ciudad www.cityofmerced.org, Facebook Live o Comcast Public Access Canal 96. Cov pej xeem los koom lub rooj sib tham uas xav tawm suab rau lub nroog cov Nom Tswv (City Council) muaj feem los sau ntawv hauv daim ntawv tawm suab nyob ntawm lub sam thiaj hais lus sab xis ntawm Council Chamber. Thov xa daim ntawv tawm suab no rau tus City Clerk ua ntej lub sij hawm rooj sab laj pib. Para ver el video (si está disponible) o escuchar la reunión del Concejo Municipal en vivo, visite el sitio web de la ciudad www.cityofmerced.org, Facebook Live o Comcast Public Access Canal 96. Cov pej xeem los koom lub rooj sib tham uas xav tawm suab rau lub nroog cov Nom Tswv (City Council) muaj feem los sau ntawv hauv daim ntawv tawm suab nyob ntawm lub sam thiaj hais lus sab xis ntawm Council Chamber. Thov xa daim ntawv tawm suab no rau tus City Clerk ua ntej lub sij hawm rooj sab laj pib.
  7. 7 Cov ntaub ntawv tuaj yeem xa email tau rau ntawm cityclerk@cityofmerced.org tsis pub dhau li 1 PM rau hnub lub rooj yuav sib tham. Thov qhia kom meej tias nqe twg ntawd cov txheej txheem koj xav tawm tswv yim rau, piv txwv li, Cov Lus Hais hais rau pej xeem ntawd yog nqe twg #, Cov Lus Pom Zoo ntawd yog nqe twg #. los yog cov lus tso rau Pej Xeem tawm tswv yim rau. Cov ntaub ntawv tau txais ua ntej hnub kawg yuav xa mus rau cov Nom Tswv City Council thiab yuav yog ib feem ntawm cov ntaub ntawv khaws tseg thiab yuav raug hais raws li ib feem ntawm kev sau ntawv thov tuaj thiab kev sib hais ntawm cov txheej txheem. Txhua qhov email tau txais 1 PM ntawd yuav muab tso rau hauv Lub Nroog qhov website ntawm www.cityofmerced.org /departments/city-clerk/council-meetings. Txhua tsab ntawv uas tau txais tom qab 1 PM lawm yuav muab xa rau cov Nom Tswv City Council thiab yuav khaws tseg rau hauv cov ntaub ntawv cai. Yog koj xav saib video (thaum muaj) los sis mloog cov Nom Tswv (City Council) kev sib tham, mus saib hauv City’s website www.cityofmerced.org, Facebook Live, los sis Comcast Public Access Channel 96.
  8. A. CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
  9. B. CLOSED SESSION
  10. 10 The legislative body shall provide the public with an opportunity to address the body on any item described in Closed Session [Government Code Section 54954.3(a)].
  11. B.1. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 755 W. 15th Street, Merced, CA APN 031-360-029; Agency Negotiator: D. Scott McBride, City Manager; Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager; Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer; Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: California High Speed Rail Authority; Under Negotiation: Appraisal of Property 24-817
  12. B.2. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 615 W. 15th Street, Merced, CA APN 031-360-060; Agency Negotiator: D. Scott McBride, City Manager; Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager; Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer; Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: California High Speed Rail Authority, Under Negotiation: Appraisal of Property 24-818
  13. B.3. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION City of Merced v. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, et al. MSC Case No. 23CV 03845 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) 24-805
  14. B.4. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Jeffery Christensen v. City of Merced; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Numbers FRE-ADJ 7289931 and FRE-ADJ 7289927; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) 24-799
  15. B.5. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Sean Greene v. City of Merced; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Numbers FRE-ADJ 211029244; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) 24-815
  16. B.6. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro, LCW Legal Representative Che Johnson, and LCW Legal Representative Michael Jarvis; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 24-795
  17. C. CALL TO ORDER
  18. C.1. Invocation - Lamar Henderson, Human Services Agency (All Dads Matter)
  19. C.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  20. D. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:10
  21. 20 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  22. D.1. In accordance with Government Code 54952.3, it is hereby announced that the City Council sits either simultaneously or serially as the Parking Authority, the Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. City Council members receive a monthly stipend of $400.00 by Charter for sitting as the City Council; and the Mayor receives an additional $100.00 each month as a part of the adopted budget and Resolution 2020-86. The members of the Parking Authority, the Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency receive no compensation.
  23. E. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 4:04
  24. F. CEREMONIAL MATTERS ▶ jump to 4:07
  25. F.1. SUBJECT: Recognition of the Merced SKIP Water Polo Team REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will recognize members of the Merced SKIP Water Polo team for their achievements. 24-791
  26. G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 10:32
  27. H. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 11:12
  28. 27 Members of the public who wish to speak on any matter not listed on the agenda may speak during this portion of the meeting and will be allotted 3 minutes. The Mayor may propose a further limit to the time available for all speakers at the discretion of the City Council, in order to accommodate as many speakers as possible. State law prohibits the City Council from acting at this meeting on any matter raised during the public comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on a matter that is listed on the agenda will be called upon to speak during discussion of that item.
  29. I. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 21:50
  30. 29 Adoption of the Consent Calendar may be made by one motion of the City Council, provided that any Council member, individual, or organization may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. If a request for removal of an item from the Consent Calendar has been received, the item will be discussed and voted on separately.
  31. I.1. SUBJECT: Reading by Title of All Ordinances and Resolutions REPORT IN BRIEF Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and a summary title may be read with further reading waived. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion waiving the reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, pursuant to Section 412 of the Merced City Charter. 24-740 approved Pass
  32. I.2. SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2024, and June 5, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only. 24-794 approved Pass
  33. I.3. SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of April 25, 2024 and May 16, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only. 24-796 approved Pass
  34. I.4. SUBJECT: Information Only - Building and Housing Board of Appeal Minutes of September 7, 2023 RECOMMENDATION For information only. 24-797 approved Pass
  35. I.5. SUBJECT: Request from Valley Children’s Hospital to Approve a Second Amended and Restated Grant Deed REPORT IN BRIEF Valley Children’s Hospital (VCH) is requesting approval of Second Amended and Restated Grant Deed with changes to the terms related to Covenant to Construct and Repurchase Price. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Second Amended and Restated Grant Deed between the City of Merced and Valley Children’s Healthcare for 301 E. Yosemite Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 231-040-021); and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all the necessary documents. 24-809 approved Fail ▶ jump to 23:47
  36. I.6. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Declaring the Intent to Vacate the Arbor Walkway South Easement (Approximately 2,346 Square Feet) Which Would Revert Development Rights Back to the Property Owner of 534 West Main Street, Generally Located on the South Side of Main Street, Approximately 170 Feet East of M Street, and Setting a Public Hearing for September 16, 2024, (Vacation #24-01) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to set a public hearing for September 16, 2024, to vacate an approximately 2,346-square-foot easement at 534 W Main Street, generally located on the south side of Main Street, approximately 170 feet east of M Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2024-85, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, declaring its intention to vacate the Arbor Walkway South Easement (approximately 2,346 square feet) which would revert development rights to the property owner of 534 W Main Street (Vacation #24-01) and setting time and place for Public Hearing. 24-784 approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:45
  37. I.7. SUBJECT: Approval of Allocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Resources, and Approval of Associated Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Merced, on Behalf of its Human Services Agency, for the Respective Project Approved in Support of the Continuum of Care with the Adopted 2023 Annual Action Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the execution of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Merced, on behalf of its Human Services Agency, in the amount of $38,000 for 2023 Continuum of Care Collaborative Applicant administrative support. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the agreement for the program identified in the 2023 Annual Action Plan using Fiscal Year 2023-24 CDBG funds with the County of Merced on behalf of its Human Services Agency, in the amount of $38,000 for the “City and County Continuum of Care 2023-24 Collaborative Applicant” administrative project; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute, and if necessary, make non-material modifications to the agreement as described above and as attached, and all associated documents and exhibits; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. 24-793 approved Pass
  38. I.8. SUBJECT: Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Issue a Purchase Order to Vac-Con, Inc., for the Purchase of One (1) Vac-Con Truck in the Amount of $716,975.11 as a Vehicle Replacement for the Water Department REPORT IN BRIEF Staff has identified an opportunity to replace a vehicle, which will assist in the standardization of equipment through the cost savings of a government procurement program (Sourcewell). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and, B. Approving the purchase of one Vac-Con Truck in the amount of $716,975.11 from Vac-con, Inc., through Sourcewell contract # 101221-VAC replacing vehicle W-1407; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments; and, E. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price. 24-769 approved Pass
  39. I.9. SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Services Agreement with Univar Solutions USA, Inc., for the Supply and Delivery of Sodium Fluoride in an Amount not to Exceed $99,840 Each Year for the Contract Term Ending June 30, 2026, with the Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year Periods Ending June 30, 2028, at the Amounts not to Exceed $99,840 in Year 3, and $99,840 in Year 4 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving an agreement with Univar Solutions USA, Inc., for the supply and delivery of sodium fluoride. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid and approving the agreement with Univar Solutions USA, Inc., for the purchase of sodium fluoride in the amount not to exceed $99,840 per year for the contract term ending June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods ending June 30, 2028, at the amounts not to exceed $99,840 in year 3, and $99,840 in year 4; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. 24-792 approved Pass
  40. I.10. SUBJECT: Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Esri for a Three (3) Year Term for Geographic Information Systems and Mapping Software, in the Total Amount of $192,000 with an Additional $19,200 Contingency for Additional Services, Software, and Maintenance REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a three (3) year contract with Esri for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software, licensing, services, and maintenance in the amount of $192,000 with an additional $19,200 contingency for additional services, software, and maintenance. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for the Sole Source Purchase of software licenses and maintenance; and, B. Approving the three (3) year term with Esri for GIS software, licensing, services, and maintenance in the amount of $192,000 with an additional $19,200 contingency for additional services, software, and maintenance; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. 24-766 approved Pass
  41. I.11. SUBJECT: Adopting a Resolution Repealing Resolution 2017-57, to Re-Adopt the Authorization of Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to repeal Resolution 2017-57 and to Re-adopt the authorization of use of unmanned aircraft systems. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2024-84, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Rescinding Resolution No. 2017-57 and Authorizing the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. 24-779 approved Pass
  42. I.12. SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request with the Use of City Owned Property Located at Bob Hart Sq, Submitted by Merced City Parks and Recreation Department for the 2024 Halloween Parade on Saturday October 12th, 2024, From 2:30 P.M. Until 9:00 P.M. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers allowing the use of City streets on Saturday October 12th, 2024, for the Halloween Parade. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of East Main Street, from Calimyrna Avenue to “G” Street, West Main Street, from “G” to “O” Streets, “O” Street from West Main Street to 20th Street including side streets, the City owned property known as Bob Hart Sq, as requested by Merced City Parks and Recreation Department for the 2024 Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. 24-767 approved Pass
  43. I.13. SUBJECT: Approval and Establish the 2024-2025 Master Tow Service Agreement REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the 2024-2025 Merced Police Department Tow Service Agreement that will go into effect August 1, 2024, and expire July 31, 2025. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Establishing and approving the 2024-2025 Master Tow Service Agreement; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 24-696 approved Pass
  44. I.14. SUBJECT: Award Bid to Tennyson Electric LLC for the Safe Streets Streetlight Retrofit, Project Number CP230002, in the Amount of $1,093,750 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a Construction Contract to Tennyson Electric LLC in the amount of $1,093,750 for the Safe Streets Streetlight Retrofit. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the Safe Streets Streetlight Retrofit, Project CP230002 to Tennyson Electric LLC, in the amount of $1,093,750; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 20% of the total contract; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer authorization to make necessary budget adjustments. 24-758 approved Pass
  45. I.15. SUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(061) for Use of $201,000 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment to Supplement the Construction Phase Funding for Project No. CP220063 - E. Childs Ave Multi-Use Path REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting $201,000 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment for construction of an eight-foot-wide concrete pedestrian/bicycle multi-use pathway along E. Childs Avenue from Golden Valley High School to Weaver Middle School on Coffee Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment funds; increasing revenue in Fund 5005-Street and Signal CIP in the amount of $201,000 and appropriating the same to Project No. CP220063 for costs associated with the construction of the E. Childs Multi-Use Path; and, B. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the grant; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments. 24-798 approved Pass
  46. I.16. SUBJECT: Approval of Second Amendments to Renew the Professional Service Agreements with NV5 (Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Observation, Materials Testing, and Traffic Engineering), Quad Knopf, Inc., (Surveying), JLB Traffic Engineering (Traffic Engineering), and Approval of Third Amendments to Renew the Professional Services Agreements to Advanced Mobility Group (Traffic Engineering), North Star Engineering (Civil Design, Engineering and Surveying), and O’Dell Engineering (Civil Design, Engineering and Surveying), and Approval of Second Amendments to Renew and Increase Compensation to Professional Service Agreements with BSK Associates (Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Observation, and Materials Testing), Crawford & Associates (Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Observation, and Materials Testing), and Dokken Engineering (Civil Design and Engineering) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving multiple Professional Services Agreement Amendments for Geotechnical Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Design, and Surveying services for the City’s Capital Improvement Projects. The services provided under these agreements will be funded from Capital Improvement Project budgets as needed through the contract period ending September 6, 2025, at the hourly rates set forth in Exhibit B of each original respective agreement. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Second Amendments to Professional Service Agreements with NV5, Quad Knopf, Inc., and JLB Traffic Engineering to extend the term for services to September 6, 2025; and, B. Approving Third Amendments to Professional Service Agreements with Advance Mobility Group, North Star Engineering, and O’Dell Engineering to extend the term for services to September 6, 2025; and, C. Approving Second Amendments to Professional Service Agreements with BSK Associates, Crawford & Associates, and Dokken Engineering to extend the term for services to September 6, 2025, and increase the Not to Exceed amount for additional project support; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents; and, E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments. 24-730 approved Pass
  47. I.17. SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 10.28.235 “Motorcycle Parking”, Section 10.28.330 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones- Nine A.M. to Five P.M.”, Section 10.32.056 “Passenger Loading Zones - Permanent”, and Section 10.32.100 “Bus Zones-Location” of the Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Considers introducing an Ordinance and approving recommendations from the Traffic Committee to approve amending the following to the Merced Municipal Code: “Motorcycle Parking- West side of N Street”, “Thirty-minute parking zones- Nine A.M. to Five P.M. on the West side of N Street”, “Passenger loading zones- Permanent on the West side of N Street” and “Bus zones- Location on T Street”. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing Ordinance 2567, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 10.28.235 “Motorcycle Parking”, Section 10.28.330 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones- Nine A.M. to Five P.M.”, Section 10.32.056 “Passenger Loading Zones- Permanent”, and Section 10.32.100 “Bus-Zones-Location” of the Merced Municipal Code; and, B. Approving the recommendation from the Traffic Committee listed above. 24-780 approved Pass
  48. J. ACTION ITEMS ▶ jump to 41:50
  49. J.1. SUBJECT Considers Recommendation by the Recreation and Parks Commission to Name the Merced Police South Station After Joe Cortez REPORT IN BRIEF The Recreation and Parks Commission has recommended the naming of the Merced Police South Station as the Merced Police Joe Cortez South Station in support of the application submitted by Rogina Cortez. RECOMMENDATION City Council- Adopt a motion approving recommendation by the Recreation and Parks Commission to name the Police Station at McNamara Park, Merced Police Joe Cortez South Station. 24-752 approved Pass
  50. J.2. SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Unencumbered, Unreserved Fund Balance of Fund 3002-Bell Station in the Amount of $53,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of Fund 3002-Bell Station in the amount of $53,000 for property utilities and building repairs at the Bell Station located at 415 W. 18th Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of Fund 3002-Bell Station in the amount of $40,000 for property utilities and $13,000 in Professional Services at the Bell Station located at 415 W. 18th Street; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. 24-804 approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:27
  51. J.3. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Stock Unit (Type 1 Fire Engine) in an Amount not to Exceed $1,800,000; and Approve a Supplemental Appropriation From Fund 2001-(Former) Measure “C” in the Same Amount REPORT IN BRIEF Consider adopting a Resolution to purchase a Stock Unit (Type 1 Fire Engine) in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000; and approve a supplemental appropriation from Fund 2001- (Former) Measure “C” in the same amount. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-86, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Declaring the Infeasibility of Using Public Bidding to Purchase a Type 1 Fire Engine and Fire Apparatus and Authorizing Limited Direct Purchases; and, B. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 due to infeasibility of using public bidding; and, C. Approving a supplemental appropriation of up to $1,800,000 from Fund 2001-(Former) Measure “C”; and, D. Authorizing the Purchase of a Stock Unit (Type 1 Fire Engine) in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000; and, E. Authorizing the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue Purchase Orders for the purchase and any transfer fees or California sales taxes; and, F. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary contracts or documents; and, G. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. 24-782 approved Pass ▶ jump to 60:21
  52. K. REPORTS ▶ jump to 68:56
  53. K.1. SUBJECT: Council Member Boyle’s Request for Staff to Present and Discuss the Court Ruling Regarding Homeless Encampments REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Boyle’s request for staff to present the court ruling regarding homeless encampments. RECOMMENDATION For information-only 24-812
  54. L. BUSINESS ▶ jump to 109:08
  55. L.1. SUBJECT: Request to Add Item to Future Agenda REPORT IN BRIEF Provides members of the City Council to request that an item be placed on a future City Council agenda for initial consideration by the City Council. 24-738 ▶ jump to 109:10
  56. L.2. SUBJECT: City Council Comments REPORT IN BRIEF Provides an opportunity for the Mayor and/or Council Member(s) to make a brief announcement on any activity(ies) she/he has attended on behalf of the City and to make a brief announcement on future community events and/or activities. The Brown Act does not allow discussion or action by the legislative body under this section. 24-741 ▶ jump to 109:58
  57. M. ADJOURNMENT adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 111:00